The Amazing Haygoods -- Absolutely Terrific!!!

Tuesday, 20 November. If you've never been to Branson it's hard to imagine what awaits you.  Since this was our first trip, we weren't sure what to expect.  But imagine if you can, a miniature Las Vegas without the gambling or showgirls.....a G-rated destination where families outnumber singles 10-to-1. Throw in the banjo-picking ambiance of the Grand Ole Opry, a little in mini-golf, assorted wax museums and theme parks, and one theater after another – with world-renown entertainment (at least for the most part), and tyou have Branson, MO --- as unpretentious a place as any you'll find anywhere in the good ol' USA.  Now almost a century removed from its small-town, back-water image, Branson has mushroomed into a tourist-filled, flag-waving, live-entertainment center in the heart of Ozarks.

Our first show in Branson turned out to be a real winner.  The Haygoods are a very talented group of five brothers and one cute-as-a-button sister is the REAL DEAL!  They brought down the house tonight with incredibly tight harmonies, innovative, energetic choreography and amazing performances on over 20 different instruments! The first half of their show tonight was non-holiday, and ranged from rock-n-roll to country to ballads – and a variety of instruments. These are some incredibly talented young performers.  After a 15-minute intermission, the audience was treated to some wonderful holiday songs – some traditional (Silent Night) and some not-so-traditional laced with incredible high energy.  I especially loved their rendition of “Mary, Did You Know” with its perfect harmonization. It is immediately evident that The Haygoods really love what they do - and their excitement is contagious! They take pride in crafting their show for their audiences and the result is an unsurpassed combination of dance, music, and excitement that has literally taken Branson by storm.  And oh, BTW: The Haygoods are the ONLY show in Branson that comes out with an all new show every season!  You have to see it to believe it. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had a great time.  Looking forward to even more great shows during our stay in Branson.